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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., WASHINGTON, D. C. 



Spring Flowering Bulbs 



FOR THE GARDEN, ROCK GARDEN AND NATURALISTIC PLANTING 



Without bulbs, rock gardens do not reach their 

 prime until Summer, but when bulbs are used the 

 flowering period of a rock garden will be extended 

 considerably, as bulbs produce a rich variety of 

 form and color during Spring. 



CHIONODOXA (Glory of the Snow). Brilliant sky-blue 

 flowers that come into bloom soon after the snow is gone. 

 They require no further care when once planted. 5 cts. each; 

 30 cts. doz. ; $2.25 per 100. 



FRITILLARIA MELEAGRIS (Snake's Head or Guinea Hen 

 Flower). Pendant, bell-shaped flowers oddly marked and 

 checkered. Some are splashed white and purple, cream and 

 maroon, etc. Does well in semi-shade and is perfectly hardy. 

 10 to 18 inches high. Blooms in the spring 5 cts. each; 

 50 cts. doz.; $3.50 per 100. 



IXIAS (African Corn Lily). These charming flowers come 

 from the Cape of Good Hope. Their rich and varied hues 

 make a brilliant display in the spring, when planted outdoors 

 in a protected place. They may be grown indoors for winter 

 blooms also. 5 cts. each; 45 cts. doz.; $3.00 per 100. 



MUSCARI (Heavenly Blue Grape Hyacinths). Numerous 

 spikes of light blue flowers in early spring. Blooms during 

 April. Can be planted in masses or in the rock-garden, in 

 either shade or sun. 5 cts. each ; 35 cts. doz. ; $2.50 per 100. 



SCILLAS (Squills). Exquisite rich blue flowers in the early 

 spring. A charming effect may be had by planting in con- 

 junction with yellow crocus, Chionodoxas and Snowdrops. 

 5 cts. each; 35 cts. doz.; $2.50 per 100. 



SNOWDROPS. In the early Spring it is a 

 lovely sight to see a snowy white bed of grace- 

 ful snowdrops. They may also be used ef- 

 fectively in the center and edge with Scilla or 

 Chionodoxas by inter-mingling them. 



Single Snowdrop. Large lovely single white 

 bells. 5 cts. each; 40 cts. doz.; $3.00 per 100. 



Double Snowdrops. Same as the single only 



Grape Hyacinths 



large, handsome double flowering. 6 cts. each; 

 55 cts. doz.; $4.25 per 100. 



WINTER ACONITE (Eranthis Hyemalis). 



Golden blossoms look charming resting on an 

 emerald-green cushion of leaves. The foliage 

 remains long after the flowers and does well 

 in a moist situation, such as under trees. 

 5 cts. each; 35 cts. doz.; $2.75 per 100. 



FOR INDOOR PLANTING 



WHITE CALLA LILY (Aethiopica). Pure 

 white blooms of an attractive, unusual form 

 and one of our best window plants. Pot bulbs 

 in 6 to 8-inch pots as soon as received. Give 

 an abundance of water, light, and heat and 

 the results will be very satisfactory. 20 cts. 

 each; $2.25 per doz. 



YELLOW CALLA LILY (Elliottiana). The 

 yellow Calla ; large rich, deep golden flowers 

 often 4 to 5 inches across at the mouth ; habit 

 of growth and foliage like the old favorite 

 white Calla excepting the leaves of Elliotianna 

 are spotted with white. 15 cts. each; $1.50 

 per doz. (Ready in November.) 



OXALIS. Suitable for pot culture and Win- 

 ter blooming. Large, pink, white, lavender, 

 and yellow flowers held well above dwarf 

 sturdy growth. Keep close to light to keep 

 foliage from growing too long. Bulbs, 5 cts. 

 each; 55 cts. doz. 



FREESIA (Improved Purity). 5 cts. each; 

 40 cts. doz.; $3.00 per 100. (For full descrip- 

 tion see page 4.) 



FREESIA (Rainbow Mixture). 5 cts. each; 

 45 cts. doz.; $3.25 per 100. (For full descrip- 

 tion see -page 4.) 



PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS. (For de- 

 scription, see back cover.) Large bulbs, 6 cts. 

 each; 50 cts. doz.; $4.00 per 100. Extra large 

 Bulbs, 6 cts. each.; 60 cts. doz.; 4.50 per 100. 



GRAND SOLEIL D'OR or Paper Yellows. 

 (For full description see back cover.) 10 cts. 

 each; $1.10 doz. 



BOLGIANO'S ESPECIALLY PREPARED 

 BULB FIBRE is composed of Holland Peat, 

 pulverized charcoal and crushed oyster shells. 

 It furnishes in an assimilable form all the 

 plant food elements needed by bulbs. Lb. 10 

 cts.; 3 lbs. 25 cts. 



PEBBLES FOR PLANTING NARCISSUS 

 BULBS. Qt. 10 cts. ; 4 qts. 35 cts. 



LILY OF THE VALLEY— For Indoor Blooming 



READY FOR DELIVERY IN NOVEMBER 



Beautiful pure white flowers, very fragrant 

 and produced in abundance. Plant in pots or 

 pans in either soil, peat or bulb fibre, keep in 

 moderate heat and give plenty of water. An 



abundance of these fragrant flowers may be 

 had all through the winter and early spring. 

 Will bloom in about three weeks after plant- 

 ing. 10 cts. each; $1.10 doz.; 25 for $2.00. 



